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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Elle Woods Lives On A Sheep Farm with Laura Bell Bundy
by Jayke Workman - May 28, 2023
U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap highlights BWW's 20th Anniversary concert, benefitting Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. Then Jayke is joined by Bway icon, Laura Bell Bundy! Laura shares all about her Tony-nominated time as Elle Woods in the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. She talks about her career highlights, and her activism for women's rights through the arts. Laura's podcast, 'Women of Tomorrow', is also part of the Broadway Podcast Network, and her latest original album of the same name is available to stream everywhere.
WGA Asks Nominated Members Not to Attend Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2023
The WGA has asked nominated members to refrain from attending the Tony Awards ceremony on Sunday, June 11th.
What Is the History of Shubert Alley?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 28, 2023
This month on Broadway Deep Dive, the reader question was: What is the history of Shubert Alley?
Shucking Around with Ashley D. Kelley: SHUCKED Hits the Recording Studio
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2023
In this video, check out her final vlog, airing exclusively here at BroadwayWorld. In this episode of 'Shucking Around', the cast hits the recording studio to make the cast album- available now!
Video: Two-Time Nominee Jordan E. Cooper Put His Soul Into AIN'T NO MO'
by Richard Ridge - May 27, 2023
In this video, watch as two-time Tony nominee Jordan E. Cooper chats more about his road to Broadway, why this show was so important to him, and so much more.
Broadway Jukebox: 40 Showtunes for Memorial Day
by Team BWW - May 27, 2023
Below, check out 40 songs from Broadway musicals that are sung by characters eager to join the fight, soldiers at war, and civilians reflecting on loss. From treasured classics like On the Town and White Christmas, to new works like Dogfight and Hamilton, enjoy your Memorial Day Broadway-style!
Photos: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and More Celebrate Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's Sardi's Caricature Unveiling
by Bruce Glikas - May 27, 2023
Wednesday afternoon, May 24th, at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Check out our photos from the event here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 27, 2023
The Outer Critics Circle awards ceremony took place on Thursday, May 25 at 3:00PM in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for The Performing Arts (111 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC), and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: TikTok Star Addison Rae Visits & JULIET
by Bruce Glikas - May 27, 2023
TikTok star Addison Rae attended a performance of & Juliet this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture photos of her with the cast following the show. Check out the photos here!
THE LITTLE MERMAID Brings in $125M in Opening Weekend as of Friday
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2023
The Little Mermaid, which already took in $10.3 million in previews, made $38 million on opening day Friday, May 26th, bringing the 3-day total to $105M and the 4-day total to $125M in its first week of release.
Video: HAM4HAM Gets Corny With The Casts of SHUCKED And THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Thanksgiving Play stars D'Arcy Carden and Chris Sullivan joined Lin-Manuel Miranda outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre today to welcome book writer Robert Horn and the Tony-nominated cast of Shucked for a special performance. Watch the video!
Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night Celebration for PRIMARY TRUST
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
See photos from inside the opening night celerbation for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams!
Review Roundup: PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Reviews are in for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams tonight!
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Star J.Harrison Ghee Performs 'You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather' At Today's HAM4HAM
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Leopoldstadt stars Brandon Uranowitz and Joshua Malina joined Lin-Manuel Miranda outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre today to welcome Tony-nominees J. Harrison Ghee, Marc Shaiman, and the ensemble of Some Like It Hot for another return engagement of the outdoor mini-concert series, Ham4Ham! See video of the performance!
Review Roundup: Critics Visit ASPECTS OF LOVE, Starring Michael Ball
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The reviews are in for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love in London's West End! See what the critics had to say!
Video: PARADE Cast Hits High Notes at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - May 26, 2023
In this video, watch performances from Max Chernin, Florrie Bagel, Tanner Callicutt, Courtnee Carter, Emily DeMartino, Erin Rose Doyle, Bailee Endebrock, Caroline Fairweather, Beth Kirkpatrick, Aslynn Maddox, Sophia Manicone, William Michals, Prentiss Mouton and more. 
Ticket to Ride: VIOLET Will Open at TheatreSquared on June 7
by Team BWW - May 26, 2023
Violet, the poignant, uplifting award-winning musical that took Broadway by storm, opens June 7 at TheatreSquared (477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville) and runs through July 2. Tickets, from $20-$54, can be purchased by calling (479) 777-7477 or by visiting theatre2.org/violet.
Video: A SOLDIER'S PLAY Arrives in LA
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2023
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play has arrived in LA! In this video, watch as the company walks the red carpet on opening night.
Video: Bonnie Milligan's Life Just Got Better with a Tony Nomination
by Richard Ridge - May 26, 2023
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Bonnie Milligan chats more about her road to Broadway, why this role was so important to her, and so much more
Kelly Clarkson Is Writing a Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023
In a recent interview, Kelly Clarkson revealed that she is currently 'writing something for Broadway.' While there are currently no other details about Clarkson's Broadway musical debut, she has discussed her 'dreams' of being on Broadway in the past. Her hit single 'Since U Been Gone' can currently be heard on Broadway in & Juliet.
Video: Elijah Rhea Johnson Is Stepping Into MJ's Shoes
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 26, 2023
Just under a year after Myles Frost won a Tony Award for his iconic performance in MJ, a new actor is stepping into Michael Jackson's shoes. Elijah Rhea Johnson made his Broadway debut last month, transforming into the King of Pop eight times a week. In this video, watch as Johnson chats more about his new role!
Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Plays Carol Burnett in MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Finale; Watch Her Perform 'Shy' From ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023
Watch a video of Leslie Kritzer playing Carol Burnett in the finale of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. See her perform 'Shy' from Once Upon a Mattress now! Leslie Kritzer has been seen on Broadway in Beetlejuice, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and more.
Listen: 'My Friends' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of 1968 ROMEO & JULIET Nude Scene
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Judge Alison Mackenzie  has revealed that she will throw out a lawsuit filed over a nude scene in the 1968 version of 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Celebrate Memorial Day with Discounts on Broadway Favorites in our Theatre Shop!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
This Memorial Day, BroadwayWorld invites you to join us in celebrating the magic of Broadway with $10 off your order of $100 or more. From the Parade Unisex Shalom! Tee, the New York, New York Cheering for Me Now Longsleeve Tee, to the Kimberly Akimbo Unisex Perspective Raglan - just use the code MEMORIAL10 at checkout to unlock this discount. Hurry, as this offer is only available for a limited time.

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